United States 1 Dollar, 1859

State Bank of Michigan

United States 1 Dollar, 1859 obverse
United States 1 Dollar, 1859 reverse

Information:

Country United States
Period Dollar (1785-date)
Currency Dollar
Denomination 1 Dollar
Type Local banknotes
Issuing entity The State of Michigan
Year 1859
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 185x75 mm

Obverse:

United States 1 Dollar, 1859
Latin

Obverse text

THE STATE BANK OF MICHIGAN, LYMAN'S PROTECTION. Bank note on the right end measuring: $1. One Dollar, One third the length of the paper $2. Two Dollars, One half " " " $3. Three Dollars, Two thirds " " " $5. Five Dollars, Three fourths " " " AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY / DETROIT, _ 18_ / THE State Bank OF MICHIGAN Will pay to the bearer ONE DOLLAR ON DEMAND. NO. _ A SECURED BY THE PLEDGE OF PUBLIC STOCKS

Obverse symbol

At left, two cherubs with grapes. In center, the seal of Michigan, a moose and an elk flanking a shield with an eagle perched on it.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1859 Unsigned remainder + - - - - - -